The Malian army on Friday announced that it had neutralised six terrorists in the Abéibara sector of the Kidal region in the far north, and recovered important equipment including portable radio sets, PKM and PM rifles and ammunition.
According to a press release issued by the Armed Forces General Staff several motorbikes had been destroyed on the spot.
This operation is part of the drive to secure the national territory, the press release said, pointing out that the operation would continue in the same sector over the next few days to “dismantle the terrorists’ nests”.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces reassured the population that the Malian Armed Forces remain resolutely committed to securing the whole of the country.